Des Moines, IA 50310 4055 42nd Street

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  • Des Moines Area AOR (DMAAR) - 188 - IA
  • MLS# 723530
  • 08/01/2025
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  • Beds • 3
  • Baths • 2
  • SQFT • 2,223
  • Garage • 2

Home Details

Perfectly Preserved MID CENTURY MODERN split level home constructed in 1954. This home exemplifies a distinctive piece of architectural history. It features over 2400 sqft of finished living space on a beautiful double lot with fenced yard, mature shade trees, an open patio and recently updated landscaping with complementary grasses and rocks. What makes this home like no other is the exceptional craftsmanship throughout the home, highlighted by built in bookshelves, custom cabinetry and stunning stone fireplace. Natural light floods the interior, courtesy of carefully designed windows and indirect lighting that enhances the living and dining areas. Upon entering you will be greeted by a polished stone entry and rich natural wood paneling and ceilings. Six distinctive quality woods included light Philippine Mahogany, Redwood, Willow Birch, Fir and Walnut, all with fine furniture finish. The bifurcated floor layout is meticulously designed to create three distinct types of living spaces, with open spaces and private areas. This perfectly maintained home is ready for the new owners to move in and LOVE!
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Interior Features for 4055 42nd Street

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

3/4 Baths1
Half Baths
Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

Air Conditioning Y/NYes
BasementCrawlSpace, Finished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area225.0
Fireplace FeaturesGasLog, FireplaceScreen
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesSeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, CableTv, WindowTreatments
Laundry FeaturesMainLevel
Total Fireplaces1

General for 4055 42nd Street

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Architectural StyleSplitLevel
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/NNo
CityDes Moines
Construction MaterialsBrick, Stone
CoolingCentralAir
CountyPolk
DirectionsGo north on Beaver, cross Douglas and Madison- Turn right on Shawnee and go 2 blocks- house is on corner of 42nd and Shawnee
Elementary School DistrictDes Moines Independent
Full Baths1
Garage Spaces2.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingForcedAir, Gas, NaturalGas
High School DistrictDes Moines Independent
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLOT 43 & N 55 F LOT 44 GLEN ECHO
LevelsMultiSplit
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan
Lot Size Square Feet22885.0
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS AreaDes Moines N.West
Middle/Junior School DistrictDes Moines Independent
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeOwner
Patio/Porch FeaturesOpen, Patio
PostalCityDes Moines
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property Sub Type AdditionalResidential
Property SubtypeResidential
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofAsphalt, Shingle, SeeRemarks
Security FeaturesSecuritySystem, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Tax Annual Amount5946.0
Tax Year2025
Year Built1954
ZoningRes

Exterior for 4055 42nd Street

Building Area Total2223.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesFullyFenced, Patio
FencingChainLink, Full
Foundation DetailsBlock
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot Dimensions138X165
Lot FeaturesCornerLot
Lot Size Acres0.525
Lot Size Area0.525
Parking FeaturesAttached, Garage, TwoCarGarage
Private PoolNo
Road Surface TypeConcrete
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Rachel Tiskevics

Realtor®
Price $425,000
MLS#723530
List Date 08/01/2025
Property Type Single Family
Phone 641.230.0537
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